DOM-E515302 - Introduction to Workshops and Studio Facilities, Lecture, 21.2.2022-25.2.2022

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify the possibilities offered by the various workshops, labs, and studio facilities in Aalto ARTS and Aalto Studios.
  • Recognize the safety and health issues associated with working in these facilities.
  • Use the workshops and studios throughout their studies.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 21.02.2022 - 25.02.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pasi Pakula, Matti Niinimäki

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

Pasi Pakula, Jyri Lahelma, Johanna Ilmarinen, Jami Laakso

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Safety and usage training for the workshops and studios in Väre and Aalto Studios. The facilities and tools covered in the course include, but are not limited to:

    • Laser cutter
    • 3D printers
    • Waterjet cutter
    • Printlab
    • Wood workshop
    • Metal Workshop

    The course also covers basic introduction to CAD software for creating design files and drawings for the various machines.

    This course has varying content for each implementation of the course and can be taken several times. See the course syllabus for a detailed list of workshops and studios covered in each run of the course.

  • applies in this implementation

    This course introduces the students to the workshops at Aalto Studios (Otakaari 7).

    Workshops for this course implementation:

    • Set Design Workshop
    • Costume Design Workshop

    During this course students get to:

    • know the workshop space, machines, tools and working methods.
    • learn the rules of the workshop and how to use the machines.
    • learn to work safely and efficiently. 
    • make familiar oneself with wood and metalwork and textile basics.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Working Methods

    • Lectures and assignments on CAD software basics
    • Safety and usage training in the ARTS Infra or Aalto Studios workshops

    Assessment Methods and Criteria

    Minimum 80% attendance to lectures is compulsory.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching hours varies for implememtation of the course.

    Total workload:

    • 3 ECTS
    • 80 hours

DETAILS

Study Material
Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021

    (2021, 2022) - No teaching

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=DOM-E515302

    Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts

    In Weboodi, at the latest one week before the course starts.

    Maximum 15 students for Väre.

    Maximum 12 students for Aalto Studios.

    Students have the course in their approved study plan. Priority will be given to fulltime MA in New Media students as this course is an integral part of their alternative studies.

Details on the schedule

  • applies in this implementation

    MONDAY

    9:15–12:00
    Workshop space and regulations. Wood and metal workshop machines and tools.

    12:00–13:00 LUNCH

    13:00–17:00
    Wood and metal workshop machines and tools.

    TUESDAY

    9:15–12:00
    Wood and metal workshop machines and tools.  
    Wood and metal practical workshop

    12:00–13:00 LUNCH

    13:00–17:00
    Wood and metal workshop machines and tools. 
    Wood and metal practical workshop

    WEDNESDAY

    9:15–12:00
    Wood and metal workshop machines and tools.
    Wood and metal practical workshop

    12:00–13:00 LUNCH

    13:00–17:00
    Wood and metal workshop machines and tools.
    Wood and metal practical workshop

    THURSDAY

    9:15–12:00
    Wood and metal workshop machines and tools.
    Wood and metal practical workshop

    12:00–13:00 LUNCH

    13:00–17:00
    Wood and metal workshop machines and tools.
    Wood and metal practical workshop

    FRIDAY

    9:15–12:00
    Independent working: Costume Workshop,
    MyCourses online material & questions.

    12:00–14:00
    Group A, practical exercises in Costume Workshop

    14:00–16:00
    Group B, practical exercises in Costume workshop.

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